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July Learning Opportunities
Explore inspiring materials about Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life and legacy and discover three collections related to upcoming OK2Ask virtual workshops. Whether you want to create engaging timeline activities that help students visualize historical connections, master effective questioning strategies that spark deeper discussions, or explore cool tools for images, these resources are designed with you in mind. Learn how to use them to bring new energy to your teaching!
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Timelines transform abstract historical concepts into visual stories that students can follow and understand. Our curated resources include digital timeline creation tools that help students sequence events and gain a deeper understanding.
View our collection of timeline makers »
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This post explores how questioning strategies can transform classroom culture by fostering student curiosity and inquiry, promoting respectful dialogue, building trust through feedback, and developing a growth mindset through challenging questions.
Learn more about questioning strategies »
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Digital image tools empower students and educators to create engaging visual content. These resources will help you design infographics, edit photos, and craft compelling visuals that enhance student learning and make complex concepts more accessible.
Create engaging visual content »
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This Week at TeachersFirst
We’re excited to welcome you to the summer 2025 OK2Ask season and invite you to attend two virtual workshops this week! We also kindly ask for your input on our weekly poll. Finally, we’re sharing a paid opportunity to join our team as a part-time contributor. Read the details below!
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Tuesday, 7/8, 6 PM ET
Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim time for what matters—your students!
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Wednesday, 7/9, 6 PM ET
Effective vocabulary instruction is essential for academic success, but many students struggle to move terminology from short-term exposure to long-term retention. This workshop combines Marzano's research-based vocabulary strategies with free tech tools!
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week, our poll asks, "Which of the following topics shared this week are you most likely to use in your lessons?" Once you click submit, you can view the responses of other educators.
Reply here »
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Apply to join the TeachersFirst team
We're seeking highly knowledgeable and engaging educators to join our team as curriculum writers and tech coaches, Help us save teachers time by delivering what they need, when they need it!
Learn more about this opportunity and TeachersFirst »
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6 More Areas for Teachers to Explore
Discover more opportunities for learning in these additional areas of TeachersFirst.
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